Louis C.K.

On November 9, the New York Times published a story about sexual misconduct allegations involving five women and 50-year-old comedian Louis C.K. In the report, it was alleged that Louis C.K. invited women to his hotel room in 2002 where he asked if he could expose himself. A woman claims he fully disrobed and started to masturbate. Another woman claimed she could hear the comedian do the same while speaking to her on the phone in 2003. A female comedian also said he made a similar request that she vehemently refused. The women told the New York Times the comedian’s behaviour was abusive. Louis C.K. had previously dismissed sexual misconduct allegations as “rumours,” but a day after the story broke, the comedian issued a statement acknowledging the claims were true and admitted to using his power “irresponsibly.” The comedian says he “will now step back and take a long time to listen.” HBO has since cut ties with him and the distributor of his movie, I Love You, Daddy, has cancelled its release. Photo from The Associated Press.

This article only mentions allegations made against high-profile personalities in the entertainment industry, and does not mention others who have been accused of sexual misconduct since the #MeToo campaign went viral last month.